Wangerin-Weickhardt Co.
1914

Updated by JAMIE STRONG, who maintains the organ. In addition JAMIE STRONG gave this as a source of information: I AM THE OWNER..

Currently this Hinners and Albertson is in my workshop for a complete rebuild and restoration. Upon much historical searching, I have found that the organ has been idle since about 1960. Prior to being moved to the Free Masons lodge about 1957, it had been in service for the Unity Evangelical Free Church, in Antigo WI. We do know that the organ was purchased for the church in 1914-1915, and was the center of attention for the churches 25th anniversary celebration. However; I have also researched the Hinners & Albertson Pipe organ history, and found that the Hinners & Albertson name was last used in 1902, as the name changed only to Hinners after that. With this information, as well as the victorian style case, it is very relevant that this organ was built turn of the century or prior. There is an actual stamp on the swell box stating the Hinners & Albertson Organ Company, Pekin, Illinois. I am waiting upon further restoration to hopefully find an opus number.

Updated by Jamie Strong, who maintains the organ.

Updated by Jamie Strong, who maintains the organ. In addition Jamie Strong gave this as a source of information: I am the current owner of the organ.

This entry describes an original installation of a new pipe organ.
Identified by Rick Erickson, based on personal knowledge of the organ.
-- New church building for Unity Church in 1897 and organ thought to have been installed shortly after 1900. Organ relocated to the Masonic Hall, Antigo no later than the early 1950s.